Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• This Day in Baseball: Out Confusion

  

  In a game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Red Stockings on September 14, 1872, the Athletics led 4-1 in the seventh inning with runners on... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Baseball,” by Michael Franks

  

  I know the phrase “smooth as butter” is incredibly cliché, but that is the only way I can describe the sound of this song.  This is the kind of tune that makes ... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Destiny, Ah Fate, Mighty Reggie Has Struck Out!”, by Jules Loh

  The 1978 World Series pitted the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the previous year’s World Series. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Cal Ripken in Rap

  

  Today marks twenty-four years since Cal Ripken, Jr. set a new major league record by playing in his 2,131st consecutive baseball game (September 6, 1995),... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Rucker No-hits Boston

  

  Nap Rucker of the Brooklyn Superbas threw a no-hitter against the Boston Doves on September 5, 1908.  Rucker struck out 14 doves en route to the no-no as the... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me… but I beat the bastards and left them in the ditch. ~Ty Cobb Baseball-fever. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Walkup Songs | Baseball Stereotypes

  

  Here’s another round of baseball stereotypes, this time all about the walkup song.  Not only do the song choices seem pretty accurate here, but I really enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Lavender Stumps the Giants

  

  In the first game of a doubleheader on August 31, 1915, Cubs pitcher Jimmy Lavender threw a no-hitter against the New York Giants, a 2–0 victory. He struck out... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball is Hard

  

  The last couple weeks at work have been pretty brutal for me, so the laughs I got from this video are very welcome.  I especially love how so many little kids... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Baseball fans love numbers. They love to swirl them around their mouths like Bordeaux wine. ~Pat Conroy By Source (WP:NFCC#4), Fair use, Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Three Times Three

  

  In the first game of a doubleheader played on August 27, 1938, the Yankee Clipper, Joe DiMaggio, hit three consecutive triples against the Indians. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Tennis Ball

  

  Growing up, we frequently played using a tennis ball in the backyard.  It made things so much more interesting. Bill Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  I would be lost without baseball. I don’t think I could stand being away from it as long as I was alive. ~Roberto Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: Major League Home Runs, 1998-2012

  

  I’m not sure what the original intention was behind this graphic by Hartwell.  If the idea was to use it for comparisons, it seems like an awkward way to lay... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Creating Plaques for the Baseball Hall of Fame

  

  This video from 2015 is fascinating to watch.  What a job that must be for Matthews International, to have the privilege to make these plaques! Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: The Longest Hit Streak Comes to an End

  

  The longest hit streak in professional baseball history ended on August 20, 1919, when Joe Wilhoit of the Wichita Jobbers was held hitless by the Tulsa Oilers i... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  No one goes there nowadays, it’s too crowded. ~Yogi Berra Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” The Skeletons

  

  This version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” has me feeling off-balance, even after a few listens, but it’s starting to grow on me.  Sometimes it’s fun to hav... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Kiner’s Home Run Streak

  

  On August 16, 1947, Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit three home runs in consecutive at-bats to lead the Pirates to a 12-7 win over the Cardinals. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Softball Stereotypes

  

  Given the number of views this video has accumulated, I’m amazed I never came across it before now.  The stereotypes depicted here by Dude Perfect are... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS